William Leonard Roberts II was born in Coahoma County, Mississippi and raised in Carol City, Florida, near Miami After graduating from Carol City Senior High School, he later attended the historically black college Albany State University in Albany, Georgia.
After being signed to Suave House Records, former label for rap duo 8Ball & MJG, he eventually signed a deal with Slip-n-Slide Records, which has been under the Def Jam umbrella since 2006. While signed to Slip-n-Slide, Ross toured with fellow rapper Trick Daddy and made guest performances on other Slip-n-Slide rap albums
His debut album Port of Miami was released in August 2006 and debuted at the top spot on the Billboard 200 album chart, with sales at 187,000 units after its first week
In March 2008, his second album Trilla was released and, as its predecessor Port of Miami had, debuted at the top of the Billboard 200.[8] Its lead single "Speedin'" featuring R. Kelly peaked at #121 on the Billboard Hot 100; the next one, "The Boss" featuring T-Pain peaked at #17 on the Hot 100. The third single "Here I Am" featured Nelly and Avery Storm
Deeper Than Rap is the third studio album by American rapper Rick Ross, released April 21, 2009 on his label Maybach Music Group and Slip-n-Slide Records, with distribution from Def Jam Recordings. The album debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling 158,000 copies its first week. Singles from the album were: Mafia Music, Maybach Music II, Magnificent, & All I Really Want.
Teflon Don is the fourth studio album by American rapper Rick Ross, released July 20, 2010 on Maybach Music Group and Def Jam Recordings. Production for the album took place during 2009 to 2010 and was handled by several record producers, including Clark Kent, No I.D., The Olympicks, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Lex Luger, Danja, The Inkredibles, The Remedy, and Kanye West
The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 176,300 copies in its first week. It attained some international charting and produced three singles with moderate Billboard chart success. Upon its release, Teflon Don received generally positive reviews from most music critics, earning praise for its cinematic production and Ross's lyrical persona.
Ross has signed Pill, Meek Mill, & Wale to his label Maybach Music Group. In 2010 Rick Ross made an offer to rapper Wiz Khalifa to sign to Maybach Music Group but he decided to sign with Atlantic instead.
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Rick Ross Lyrics
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Designer jeans, and a hand full of dough (Yeah)
Bottle of the Jose, pass me some more
I got, more cars, more cars, more clothes, more clothes
More money means more dough to blow (blow)
More money means more dough to blow (blow)
More money means more dough for blow
Way up in them Cali Hills, burnin' like the sun set
A nigga with a attitude, take it outta context
Riding with them big things, lookin' like a bomb threat
Bin Laden beard, afghan in a bomb vest
Ross, stranded on the death row
Makavali's on the Maybach, kicks retro
She wanna gaze at the stars
Through a panoramic view, pullin' haze out the jar
Rick Ross, I'm the best in the flesh
Getting blessed on the ?, it's a way to reflect
Hard work pays off, I'm a boss, you can tell
By the bottles in the pail, and the models that we share
I'm in a realist state, and a realist state of mind
We came from trigger play, kill a nigga for a dime
I'm tryna chill today, I got a million on my mind
Dice in my hand, one roll, I blow your mind
[Chorus]
[Rick Ross]
More trips, more whips, more money, I'm more rich
More haters, more clips, more jewels, more Chris
Half a hundred grand and some rubber bands
? off fast in my other hand
On the other hand, I'm still pitchin' underhand
All soft balls, all bases covered man
More trucks, more bucks, more freaks, more butts
I see the vision, from club vision to ?
I get brain, I bust nuts in each states
Soon as I see what I'm lookin' for
I sit up in that seat and cut em' off on them 24's, there it goes
Baby girl, come talk with the boss
I pop a Jose bottle, you can kick your shoes off
[Chorus]
[Rick Ross]
Ever seen a fat boy in a big body
Know you wanna sit by me, all you do is think bout it
Lease apartments to get kicked out it
Next day, buy a condo to get a kick out it
We don't take you for the view, this is what I do
When I'm on the beach, all my diamonds are water blue (Ross)
Let's party like the pack jam, Pac Man
Fifty grand, stacked in my lap man
Get a lap dance (and if you get my dick hard)
This your last chance (to hop up in that big car)
With the Fat Man (certified Hood Star)
But he a millionaire (look bitch I'm going far)
This the movement, a few niggas you wanna move with
Gucci on my feet, see I'm only in that new shit
Ha, they say life's a bitch
But close your eyes for a minute, and just bite this dick, it's Ross
[Chorus: x2]
The chorus of "Blow" by Rick Ross feat. The Clipse talks about the excesses the rappers enjoy thanks to their wealth. They mention designer clothes, expensive alcohol, luxury cars, and money itself as things that they have more of due to their financial status. The repetition of the phrase "more money means more dough to blow" emphasizes how money is used to fuel their lavish spending habits.
In the first verse, Ross describes his life in California, where he's driving around with dangerous weapons and a distinctive beard that's comparable to Osama bin Laden's. He also talks about being successful in his career, sharing his wealth with others, and how he's moved beyond his past as a criminal. The line "I'm in a realist state, and a realist state of mind" could reference the philosophy of realism, which prioritizes objective reality over subjective interpretations.
The second verse starts with Ross listing all the things he has more of now, including trips, cars, money, and haters. He also references drug dealing when he talks about "pitching underhand" but says that he's able to cover all his bases. The lyric "I see the vision, from club vision to ?" could be interpreted as a reference to his personal aspirations, which range from the club scene to something undefined. Ross also talks about his sexual exploits and his status as a millionaire.
Overall, "Blow" is a typical rap song that glorifies wealth and social status. The artists focus on material possessions that they've acquired through their careers while downplaying their previous criminal histories. However, the lyrics also contain some references to personal growth and professional accomplishment, which could be seen as positive themes.
Line by Line Meaning
Designer jeans, and a hand full of dough (Yeah)
Wearing expensive clothes with a lot of money
Bottle of the Jose, pass me some more
Asking for more of the alcoholic drink Jose Cuervo
I got, more cars, more cars, more clothes, more clothes
Having a lot of cars and clothes
More money means more dough to blow (blow)
Having more money means more ability to spend it
Way up in them Cali Hills, burnin' like the sun set
Being in the hills of California while the sun is setting
A nigga with a attitude, take it outta context
Someone with a bad attitude whose words can be taken out of context
Riding with them big things, lookin' like a bomb threat
Driving with big guns that make it look like a threat
Bin Laden beard, afghan in a bomb vest
Having a beard like Osama Bin Laden and wearing an Afghan bomb vest
Ross, stranded on the death row
Feeling stuck and hopeless like a prisoner on death row
Makavali's on the Maybach, kicks retro
Wearing retro sneakers in a Maybach car like rapper Tupac Shakur (aka Makaveli)
She wanna gaze at the stars
A woman wants to look at the stars with Rick Ross
Through a panoramic view, pullin' haze out the jar
Smoking marijuana while looking at a panoramic view
Rick Ross, I'm the best in the flesh
Self-proclamation of being the best while being physically present
Getting blessed on the ?, it's a way to reflect
Receiving blessings while reflecting on oneself and their actions
Hard work pays off, I'm a boss, you can tell
Hard work has resulted in becoming the boss, evident to others
By the bottles in the pail, and the models that we share
Having expensive alcohol and sharing models (women) with his crew
I'm in a realist state, and a realist state of mind
Being in a realistic state of mind
We came from trigger play, kill a nigga for a dime
Having a past of being involved in dangerous situations where someone could be killed for a small amount of money
I'm tryna chill today, I got a million on my mind
Trying to relax but still having a million dollars on his mind
Dice in my hand, one roll, I blow your mind
Playing a game with dice and being able to impress others with luck or success
More trips, more whips, more money, I'm more rich
Having more trips, cars, and money resulting in being richer
More haters, more clips, more jewels, more Chris
Having more enemies, guns, jewelry, and alcohol (Cristal)
Half a hundred grand and some rubber bands
Having $50,000 in cash and rubber bands to hold it
? off fast in my other hand
Unknown meaning due to missing word
On the other hand, I'm still pitchin' underhand
Using a less effective method to sell drugs
All soft balls, all bases covered man
Having an easy time selling drugs with no threats to business
More trucks, more bucks, more freaks, more butts
Having more trucks, money, women, and sex
I see the vision, from club vision to ?
Seeing the future and success, but incomplete due to missing word
I get brain, I bust nuts in each states
Receiving oral sex and ejaculating in different states
Soon as I see what I'm lookin' for
As soon as he finds what he is searching for
I sit up in that seat and cut em' off on them 24's, there it goes
Showing off his fancy car with large wheels and cutting off others on the road
Baby girl, come talk with the boss
Inviting a woman to talk to him because he is the boss
I pop a Jose bottle, you can kick your shoes off
Drinking Jose Cuervo and relaxing
Ever seen a fat boy in a big body
Referring to his overweight body in a large car
Know you wanna sit by me, all you do is think bout it
Assuming women want to be close to him and think about being next to him
Lease apartments to get kicked out it
Renting an apartment only to be evicted
Next day, buy a condo to get a kick out it
Buying a condo as a way of showing off and enjoying success
We don't take you for the view, this is what I do
Not impressed by someone's appearance, but focusing on what he does
When I'm on the beach, all my diamonds are water blue (Ross)
Wearing blue diamonds while on the beach
Let's party like the pack jam, Pac Man
Partying like the old school hip hop song 'Planet Rock' and rapper Tupac Shakur (aka Pac)
Fifty grand, stacked in my lap man
Having $50,000 in cash on his lap
Get a lap dance (and if you get my dick hard)
Receiving a dance from a stripper and being sexually aroused
This your last chance (to hop up in that big car)
Inviting someone to join him in his fancy car and saying it is the final opportunity
With the Fat Man (certified Hood Star)
Referring to himself as a successful figure in the hood
But he a millionaire (look bitch I'm going far)
Being a millionaire and stating he is going even further in life
This the movement, a few niggas you wanna move with
Being part of a popular group that others want to join
Gucci on my feet, see I'm only in that new shit
Wearing new Gucci shoes
Ha, they say life's a bitch
Stating that he has heard people say life is difficult
But close your eyes for a minute, and just bite this dick, it's Ross
Suggesting oral sex with him and saying it's Rick Ross
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WILLIAM ROBERTS, MARCELLO VALENZANO, ANDRE LYON
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